Hardees #1506397
Last inspected: Sep 2, 2025
90
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Hardees #1506397 stretching back to 2022. Hardees #1506397 was last inspected on Sep 2, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average for Wildwood sits at 84, putting Hardees #1506397 on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Jeremey Zachary Justin **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
90
Aug 29, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary sanitizer in 3 compartment sink over 500ppm. Operator added water recheck 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-18-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on floor in dining room area. Operator eliminated roach, cleaned and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Presence of insects. 60 dead flies on the floor by hot water heater in dry storage area. Operator cleaned and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda nozzles on dining room beverage machine **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Jeremey Zachary Justin **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach behind ice machine on floor. Operator cleaned and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler in milkshake area **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cabinets beneath soda machine in dining room **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior has accumulation of soil residues. Burger freezer under broiler **Warning**
22-16-4
41
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance. Bottom oven
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled. Area around ice chute in drive through
23-03-4
90
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ketchup dispenser opening in walk in soiled with ketchup from previous use.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written plan for liquid eggs being held with time mark on cook line. Provided owner with time as a public health control form which was filled out by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Basic - Shelf next to fryer are with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2024 displayed, manager printed out 2025 and displayed. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor in dining area/ kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-64-5
70
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken tenders (55F - Cold Holding) Operator states chicken tenders were placed on cart for approximately 45 minutes before being placed in reach in cooler. Lid was placed on chicken tenders in reach in cooler to cool faster. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened yesterday. Operator dated. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil in dry storage
08B-38-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Mop sink area
36-64-5
70
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 12, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Lettuce, tomatoes, cheese at the front line area. Operator marked time. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to chicken breading area **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Orange chemical spray bottle by mop sink **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink at drive through 83F after running approximately 2 minutes **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler under cold well at cook line **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Floor soiled. Under soda bib rack in dry storage Wall soiled under 3 compartment sink **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Bottom shelves of food prep area under grill and cold well. **Warning**
23-03-4
50
Sep 6, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. All items in cold well not time marked including sliced tomatoes and cut leafy greens. Operator time marked items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0ppm. Operator refreshed sanitizer in sink 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Hot dogs in walk in cooler. Operator dated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink at drive thru 90F Hand wash sink next to walk in cooler 90F Hand wash sink in women's restroom 91F **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees preparing food **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Stickers on pans on clean dish rack **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers in box on floor in dry storage area. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In mop sink area. Operator hung mops up to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm bucket on cook line. Operator made new bucket. 200ppm. - corrected on site Sanitizer bucket on floor in kitchen area **Warning**
21-08-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Mop sink area by back door **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-64-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
33-19-4
Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust. In 3 compartment sink area. Mop sink heavily soiled. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. Thermometer is located in the back of the reach in cooler in the drive thru area No ambient thermometer in reach in cooler at front counter. Operator installed thermometer - corrected on site **Warning**
05-11-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hardees #1506397 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hardees #1506397 on file is from Sep 2, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hardees #1506397?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hardees #1506397.
How does Hardees #1506397 compare to other restaurants in Wildwood?
Hardees #1506397 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Wildwood average of 84.
Has Hardees #1506397's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hardees #1506397 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hardees #1506397 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Hardees #1506397 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hardees #1506397 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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